Bryan Ward - Distracted Driving

Switch mobile phones OFF when driving. It is illegal to send or receive text messages or calls on hand-held mobile phones while driving.

Make sure your car's windscreen and mirrors are clean and adjust all of the controls (including radio/stereo) before setting off, or pull over safely to do so.

If you're unfamiliar with the route, check on a map before starting the journey or have someone read out directions. If you need to look at the map, safely pull over to the roadside.

Take regular breaks rather than eating, drinking or smoking while driving.

Ask passengers to be quiet if you're having difficulty concentrating.

Put pets in the back seat, not on your lap airbag deployment or a vehicle sudden stop may result in serious injury or death to your pet

In 2014, driver distraction was a contributing factor in 21fatal crashes

In 2014, driver distraction was a contributing factor in 159serious injury crashes

Driving needs your full attention. Driver distraction is a serious road safety issue. Essentially, anything that diverts a driver's attention for more than two seconds can significantly increase the likelihood of a crash or near-crash.

Distraction occurs when a driver’s attention is diverted away from concentrating on driving, towards competing events, objects or people.